Technical Innovations

Manufacturer of Home-Dome and Pro-Dome Observatories

Other

Some of the more common replacement parts
are listed below.
CLICK ON THUMBNAIL FOR FULL SIZE PHOTO.

Navigate

Product Categories

DOME
REPLACEMENT
PART PRODUCTS

Product Name:

ED Wheels and Belts

Part Number:

EDW

Price (US$):

19.00; 8.00

Product Description:

The wheels and belts used on the
ED Drive assemblies need to be replaced from
time to time. They are very durable and wear
is usually associated with operation
problems. The "grooved" wheels are $19 each
and the belts are $8 each. An instruction
sheet is included.

Product Name:

ES Pulley Upgrade

Part Number:

ESP

Price (US$):

95.00

Product Description:

In 2005 a new cable pulley
system was developed for the ES6 and ES10
electric shutter. The reduction of friction
and smoother operation made it a viable
upgrade from the older "channel" setups. The
kit is made up of single and double pulleys
(5 for the ED6 and 7 for the ES10) and in
most cases can use the existing holes from
the channel clamps.

Product Name:

ES Cables

Part Number:

ESC

Price (US$):

40.00; 84.00

Product Description:

The cable used in the ES6 and
ES10 electric shutters is stainless steel
(16 strand) and very durable. If the cable
does need replacement we sell pairs for the
ES6/10 ($28) and ES15 ($70.00).

Product Name:

Wheels

Part Number:

RW1

Price (US$):

12.00

Product Description:

The dome DSR rides/rotates
on 3" wheels. These wheels are made in
Germany and have a very high quality sealed
bearing. The hard rubber material is very
hard ad durable. Replacements can be mounted
through the splice plate or DSR swing out at
the reverse flange access hole.

Product Name:

Side Rollers

Part Number:

SR1

Price (US$):

2.50

Product Description:

Side rollers prevent the DSR
flange from coming in contact with the base
wall as the dome rotates. The most common
cause requiring replacement is when a side
roller binds and no longer turns - resulting
in a flat edge from wear. Replacements are
mounted same as wheels (see above).

Product Name:

Wind Restraint System

Part Number:

WRS

Price (US$):

75.00

Product Description:

The current wind restraint was
developed in 1999 and bumps the maximum wind
speed well in excess of 110mph.The system is
mounted on the outside of the dome basically
holding down the top shutter with cables
running trough j-guides and down to the rear
shutter catchers. When a dome sustains
damage (for example a wind just with the
shutter open), it is often best to replace
the entire system

Product Name:

Deadbolt Lock

Part Number:

DB1

Price (US$):

50.00

Product Description:

We manufacture an external
deadbolt locking system (through front
shutter flanges and dome shutter flanges)
that comes as a standard feature on the PD10
and PD15 domes. The domes mounted on
structures are not normally at risk of
someone attempting to enter through shutter,
but the lock is available as an option if
owner feels that level of security is
necessary.

Product Name:

Soffit

Part Number:

SO1

Price (US$):

40.00; 50.00

Product Description:

A rear soffit piece in matching
fiberglass material is offered to close the
rear gap where the curved base ring matches
up with the straight edge of the rear
shutter panel. These soffits come as
standard features on the PD10 and PD15 domes
and are offered as optional items on the
HD10 ($40) and HD15 ($50).

Product Name:

Glide Strips

Part Number:

GL1

Price (US$):

28.00; 50.00

Product Description:

Glide strips are mounted on the
inside surface of the front shutter section
to reduce friction between the upper shutter
and the dome shutter flange it "rides" upon.
We sell replacement sets for 6/10 foot ($28)
and the 15 foot domes ($50).

Product Name:

USB to Serial Adapter

Part Number:

USB

Price (US$):

23.00

Product Description:

Computer connections for both
Digital Dome Works and RoboFocus are
"serial" RS232. Most newer computers have
only USB ports. Fortunately both of those
systems work very well with both serial to
USB adapters and hubs. We have a small
single unit which is very easy to setup and
has had no reported prolems.

Product Name:

TI Software

Part Number:

none

Price (US$):

0.00

Product Description:

Technical Innovations has
developed and maintains several software
programs (including the most popular
RoboFocus and DDW control programs). Once
purchased (with the corresponding hardware
packages), there are never additional
charges for replacement copies, enhancements
or new releases.